NPHF Team
Natalie Gautereaux MSW, LMSW
Executive Director
Natalie became the Executive Director of Nevada Public Health Foundation, Inc. January 1, 2023. She brings with her a deep passion and commitment to improving the well-being of those she serves, as evidenced by her business in health and wellness for 19 years, bachelor’s degree in psychology, and master’s degree in social work. As a social worker, her training in social determinants of health and systemic injustice are fundamental to her understanding that community building, advocacy, and intentional action are imperative to improving population health.
Natalie currently lives in Reno, Nevada. She raised her two children in Gardnerville, Nevada where she grew up and fell in love with the beautiful mountains and rugged terrain. She enjoys discovering new parts of the Nevada wilderness through hiking, snowshoeing, paddle boarding, and rafting. Connecting with family, friends, and her community bring her the greatest joy.
Judy Rider
Executive Fiscal Manager
Judy Rider is our Executive Fiscal Manager. She grew up in Gardnerville, NV. Leaving shortly after graduating from Douglas High she moved to Alaska. Judy has spent the past 12 years in the fitness industry in San Diego, CA., with her primary role as a Business Manager. She moved back to Gardnerville to be close to family. Judy spends most of her time outdoors with her beloved dog close by and loves gardening. Coming from the fitness industry, Judy is passionate about health and well-being.
Linda Anderson
Public Health Policy Analyst
Linda Anderson has joined the team at Nevada Public Health Foundation, Inc. as a public policy analyst. She developed her passion and dedication to public health policy while representing public health, behavioral health, public assistance, and child welfare agencies in Nevada. She channels her experience and expertise to maximize services to our community.
Linda spent her childhood in the Ely area. She received her BA (English) from Colorado College and her law degree from the University of Utah. She began her legal career clerking for the Honorable Judge Griffin and then the Carson City District Attorney’s Office. She remains in Las Vegas after serving in the Nevada Attorney General’s office for 27 years.
Tina Gerber-Winn
Health Policy and Community Engagement Specialist
Tina Gerber Winn joined the team at Nevada Public Health Foundation, Inc. in March of 2023 as a health policy specialist. She has since expanded her role to community engagement. She previously served the State of Nevada as a social worker in a variety of roles, including an Elder Abuse Investigator, a Medicaid policy developer, a program manager for community-based services designed to assist elders and people with disabilities remain independent, and a director of the behavioral health system providing services in rural and frontier Nevada. Tina is intrigued by the development and successful operations of systems of care.
Tina considers herself a Native Nevadan despite being born in Salinas, California. After a brief stay in California, Tina’s family returned when she was two and settled in Carson City. She is a member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Portland State University. Her favorite memories are of traveling across rural Nevada with her family and for work as every road traveled had such unique and beautiful landscapes.
“On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.” – Jules Renard
Andrea Surace, M.Ed
Workforce Development Coordinator
Andrea Surace has recently joined the NPHF team bringing 15+ years of experience in workforce development. Starting out as an Employment Specialist in the WIA program, she has held several positions managing federal, state and non-profit work-related programs. Her expertise includes managing and developing programs in South Carolina, Idaho, and Washington giving her opportunities to see different models and funding structures.
Andrea holds a bachelor's degree in business from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo and Master of Education from the University of Idaho. She is excited to settle down in the Carson City area with her husband and two dogs.
Samantha Szoyka
Program Manager
Samantha Szoyka joined Nevada Public Health Foundation in October 2025 as the Program Manager. She brings with her 8 years of experience working in the non-profit sector delivering evidence based programs to educate youth on substance misuse prevention. She also comes with a wealth of knowledge on grant management, policy, program development and event management.
Samantha grew up in Gardnerville, NV, and moved to Reno to pursue her Bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Addiction Treatment Services from UNR which she achieved in 2017. She is also a Certified Prevention Specialist through the Nevada Certification Board. In her free time, Samantha enjoys reading, spending quality time with her family, her dog and cat, and seeing how many stamps she can collect on her passport to see everything this beautiful world has to offer.
Mark Funkhouser
Southern Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator
Mark Funkhouser has decades of working in various capacities in local, state, or national domains related to non-profits, government, courts, and justice with a focus on behavioral health and wellness. Mark’s most recent experience is working in behavioral health coordination in rural, frontier and tribal communities in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, and reducing death and overdose.
Mark has degrees in education and business and training as a yoga instructor, community health worker, peer recovery specialist, and facilitator. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, practicing yoga, reading, men’s work, and just doing nothing. Mark and his wife, Lauren, have been in Nevada since 2018.
Kaya Wilson
Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Kaya Wilson started at Nevada Public Health Foundation, Inc. in May of 2024 as the Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant. Kaya is currently working on her degree in Criminal Justice and has a background in administration, business coordination, and direct care for foster youth. She brings with her a dedication for mental and behavioral health, community healthcare, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Kaya currently lives in Carson City, Nevada and grew up in Gardnerville, Nevada. She enjoys art, nature, movies, and hanging out with her partner and two cats.
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